Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

(Rochester, NY)

RIT, founded in 1829, is a private, technological institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Applied Science and Technology, Business, Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. Its 1,300-acre campus is located five miles from downtown Rochester.

* RIT Saunders College of Business
* RIT National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Admissions

61.5%
of Applicants Admitted
  • December 01, 2011
  • February 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1610–1930 SAT Total
  • 530–640 SAT Reading
  • 560–670 SAT Math
  • 520–620 SAT Writing
  • 25–30 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$40,950
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $29,283
  • $29,283
  • $10,617
  • $1,050

Will I Like It

15,675
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • African Methodist
  • 33% Women

Famous Alumni

Kenneth R. Bielenberg - Visual Effects Supervisor

Liz Bonis - Medical Reporter

Donald Boyce - Chairman of the Board of IDEX

David Egan - New York State Supreme Court Justice

Nancy L. Fein - Vice President of Lexus

Gale Gand - Author, Restaurateur, and Executive Pastry Chef

Susan R. Holiday - President and Publisher of Rochester Business Journal

Michael P. Morley - CAO and Executive Vice President of Eastman Kodak Company

Ramon Raul Santiago Jr. - Painter

Jerry Uelsmann - Photographer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

International Business

Engineering

Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration

Journalism & Communication

Communications, Journalism

Public Service

Law Enforcement

Science & Math

Materials Sciences, Math

Social Sciences

International Relations

Visual Arts & Design

Industrial & Product Design, Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Comedy, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, French Club, German Club, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club

Long Description

RIT, founded in 1829, is a private, technological institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Applied Science and Technology, Business, Engineering, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. Its 1,300-acre campus is located five miles from downtown Rochester.

Mailing Address

1 Lomb Memorial Dr.
Rochester, NY 14623-5603
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